Mayor Teresa Jacobs said the proposal stems from when Orange County commissioners voted down a proposed "Earned Sick Time" measure, a time when the public never knew that five of the six commissioners and Jacobs were aware of plans to try and defeat it.

Jacons said they had been texting with the head of the Orange County Republican Party, Lew Oliver, and with lobbyists from the major theme parks, Darden Restaurants and Mears.

Jacobs said Commissioner Jennifer Thompson texted with Disney lobbyist Sharon Smoley 32 times during the meeting. She later deleted the messages, Jacobs said.

The new proposal orders that "County business transacted on a personal mobile device is subject to disclosure under the Public Records Law" and must be provided upon request.

Jacobs also proposed a ban on texting by commissioners during meetings.

"We've shown time and time again our commitment to transparency, open government and accountability. I would match Orange County with any other city or county in the state in that regard, and we need to be there on this issue, and I'm confident we will," Jacobs said.

The proposal is expected to be discussed at a workshop Tuesday morning.

Jacobs said some of the changes can be enacted right away, while others might take until spring.

She said she expects the proposed policy to be a national model that would help to restore public trust.